Bishop McNamara’s Nolan Andrews is regional medalist as team finishes 2nd: Wednesday’s Daily Journal roundup

Bishop McNamara's Nolan Andrews placed first individually at the Class 2A Mahomet-Seymour Regional, leading the team to a second-place finish and a spot in sectionals, and more in Wednesday's Daily Journal roundup.

Bishop McNamara downs Plainfield South in regional opener for programs’ 1st postseason win

Bishop McNamara's flag football team picked up the first playoff win in program history in Thursday's IHSA Bradley-Bourbonnais Regional quarterfinals, beating Plainfield South 27-7, while Kankakee had its season come to an end with a 45-6 loss.

2026 Election Questionnaire: Nathan Benoit, Kankakee County Board District 28

Nathan Benoit: Agriculture is the backbone of Kankakee County, and protecting it matters to me. So does creating good jobs and a tax base that doesn’t rest entirely on homeowners and farmers. Read Benoit's full election questionnaire here

2026 Election Questionnaire: Charlene Eads, Kankakee County Board District 25

Charlene Eads on a top priority: Advocate for mental health services. There is a need to expand mental health services here in Kankakee County especially when funding is being cut across the country

Cal Thomas: Britain bails out possible terrorists

Why not wait until the investigation is complete before considering the release of the suspects on bail?

Rep. Jackie Haas and the Illinois Tollway will help drivers with I-PASS accounts in Park Forest

Stop by the Park Forest Public Library Thursday, October 22nd, from 10 a.m. to noon for assistance with I-PASS services.